Jonathan Richardson, who now uses the name Autumn Cordellioné, was convicted in 2002 of strangling his 11-month-old stepdaughter and was released in late December 2025 after serving less than half of his 55-year sentence. The Vanderburgh County Prosecutor's Office stated the Indiana Department of Corrections failed to notify local officials of the release, and local authorities only became aware when someone recognized him. The case has drawn significant scrutiny due to the nature of the crime and a 2024 federal court ruling requiring the state to provide gender-affirming surgery, though officials have not publicly explained the early release decision.